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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
4
County Agent Sheldon highlights harvest labor issues in Polk County with a Farm Bureau feature. Stromsburg plans a major Independence Day celebration. the 5th is observed due to the 4th. Political remarks touch on Philippine and Armenian mandates, Bryan, Wilson, and the Frisco convention.
A dispatch reports the Department of Justice still pursues profiteers while those profiteers drive a twelve cylinder racer and the department appears to operate a slower flivver.
A political statement arguing that the Democratic administration prevented war and peace but must now deliver prosperity through voter action. It frames elections as a test to secure economic growth and national well being.
A brief sports or political think piece notes that practical, hardworking behavior will outperform showy display, arguing action over appearance to defeat the H. C. L.
The speaker argues Mitchell Palmer is the best Democratic choice citing repeated vows to cut living costs, noting the promises persist despite their failure to materialize.
A government department sells food supplies to the state at pre war prices while another buys the same line at 100 percent above those figures, illustrating a controversial approach to public finance and procurement.
A wry reflection on leaders wearing overalls while workers remove them, contrasting state figures and media with laborers, highlighting class and role shifts in society.
The piece argues that Mexico’s soil richness contrasts with widespread destitution and a lack of work. It links the situation to a failure to protect property rights, claiming no thrift incentive when government is ineffective or corrupt.
The author argues progress and comfort rely on protecting the fruits of labor and property. He contends Mexican banditry, Bolshevism, and socialism destroy incentives for work and saving, urging Americans to resist communistic teachings and defend national institutions.
The author discusses 1916 and 1920 campaigns noting Wilsons claims of keeping the nation from war and pursuing America First while negotiating a Peace Treaty with a League of Nations covenant. It argues the administration seeks to reconcile national interests with sacrifice of sovereignty.
Washington reports that a Republican select committee on Reconstruction and Production led by Senator Calder will investigate housing shortages and the lack of manufacturing facilities. Franklin Miller is hired, headquarters moved to Brooklyn, and the panel seeks data from lawmakers and cooperation from federal, state, and municipal authorities and industry.
About 4000 to 5000 federal employees listed under the Sterling Lehrbach civil service pension act will end active service on August 20. The law requires retirement 90 days after presidential signature and 60 days notice to affected workers. Clerks retire at 70 and mechanics at 65.
Representative Frank W. Mondell of Wyoming says the new session opens with Republicans prepared for substantial tax relief. He estimates fiscal year 1921 revenues will exceed expenses by about 1.046 billion dollars unless unusual expenditures occur, noting 4.373 billion was set for the year's costs. He cites a 3.25 billion dollar unbonded war debt and argues the anticipated surplus could allow tax burden reductions.
The article contrasts President Wilson urging California and Utah governors to commute or influence executions and to call a Tennessee special session for the suffrage amendment with Senator Harding’s refusal to pressure state executives. Harding emphasizes respecting state rights while supporting woman suffrage.
The article notes Senator Harding, a lifelong Marion County resident, scores strong home support in the April 28 presidential primary. In Marion city he won 1,548 of 1,713 votes, in Claridon 75 of 77, and Marion County totals show 2,411 of 2,649 votes for him.
Britain has a $30 million credit trade with Uruguay for goods, with payment due next December. Uruguay accepted England’s offer to advance one third of the amount in gold by July 1, and England will settle debts in South America six months early, while the United States awaits years for interest on its own obligations.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues that the Republican ticket embodies Jim Harding and Calvin Coolidge as plain, hardworking Americans. It extols their modest lifestyles, rural roots, and family values as the backbone of the nation, marking 1920 as a pivotal year for the country’s future.
The Osceola Community drier is installed in the old band room Schultz building ready for drying fruit and vegetables for winter use. Mrs. R G Douglas will supervise with operation starting Wednesday afternoon July 7. Drying charges are ten cents per tray with a ten tray minimum. Bring produce Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 and Wednesday evening 1 to 9. call Mrs. R G Douglas for other times.
When you feel sore at the world remember it won’t hurt the world yet may harm you. You are a small part of this old world and it will wag along fine without you, so complaints won’t change much. Keep sweet and work to improve conditions instead of grousing. cheerful folks go farther.
The title of duke, the highest rank in the British peerage, appeared first in 1837 with the Duke of Cornwall as the Black Prince, son of Edward III, becoming the earliest holder of the duchy.
A reader’s wry note lists taxes and social demands as reasons for not remitting funds. He cites federal, state, and local taxes, war bonds, and numerous charities and organizations that claim his money. He laments surveillance and critique while vowing to persevere to see what comes next.
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